90 Southern Boy Names for Your Country Baby
Hoping to give your boy a name with some Southern charm?
Down south in the U.S.A., you’ll meet all kinds of beautiful people with many varieties of names. Some from the Bible belt, some steeped in rich American history, and even some southern cowboys.
Whether you were born and raised in the South, love media and history from the South, or just love names that sound amazing with a Southern accent, then check out these 90 Southern baby boy names to find one that will be perfect for your new little one.
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90 Southern Boy Names
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1. Amos – A Hebrew name that means “to carry or be carried by God.”
2. Andrew – Greek for “manly,” “brave,” “strong,” “courageous,” or “warrior.” A good nickname could be Drew.
3. Atlas – A unique Southern name with Greek origins. Means “to carry.”
4. Austin – The capital of Texas might be the first thing that pops into mind, but Austin is a Latin name defined as “great,” “magnificent,” or “majestic.”
5. Avery – Of English and French origin and means “ruler of elves.”
6. Axel – Icelandic in origin, this eccentric name means “Father of Peace.”
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7. Beau – This might just be the perfect pick for your striking little cowboy. With French origins, this short and sweet name means “beautiful” or “handsome.”
8. Blake – From the Old English word blac, which can mean “black,” “dark,” “bright,” “shining,” or “pale.” Of course, the iconic country singer, Blake Shelton, might also come to mind.
9. Bobby – This fun English name means “bright fame.”
10. Boone – A unique, but elegant name for your southern boy. Boone is of French origins, meaning “good” and “a blessing.”
11. Bradley – Of English origin and means “broad wood” or “broad meadow.” A nickname for this one could be Brad.
12. Brant/Brantley – A tough southern name that means “sword,” “fiery torch,” or “beacon” in German.
13. Braxton – This name is English and means “Badger (which would also make a cute name!).”
14. Brooks – Has English and German origins and means “water; small stream” or “dweller near the brook.”
15. Bryson – Welsh and English and can be defined as “son of a nobleman.”
16. Buck/Bucky – A quirky pick for your spirited little southerner. Buck is an English name that means “deer” or “cowboy.”
17. Buford – Of British origin and means “ford near the aviary.”
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18. Caleb – A Hebrew name meaning “faithful” or “whole hearted.”
19. Cash – For all you Johnny Cash fans. This unique Southern pick has English origins and means “maker of chests.”
20. Carson – Of Scottish and Irish origins, meaning “son of the marsh-dwellers.”
21. Carter – The name Carter can be traced back to Irish, English, and Scottish origins. It means “one who transports goods by a cart.” It might also remind you of Jimmy Carter, who was the 39th president of the United States and happened to be born in Georgia.
22. Charles – A charming Southern boy name with German origins and means “free man.” Charlie, Chuck, or Chip would make fun nicknames.
23. Chase – Of French origins and means “hunter” or “huntsman.”
24. Clayton – An Old English name that means “clay settlement.” Clay would also make a good nickname.
25. Cole – A short, but strong Southern name. The name Cole has Greek origins and means “victory of the people.”
26. Colton – Could just be the perfect pick for your little cowboy. Colton is British and means “coal town” or “settlement.” A cute nickname for this one could be Colt.
27. Cooper – A cute Southern name with English origins. It means “barrel maker.”
28. Corbin – Is British and means “raven” or “crow.”
29. Crew – Latin for “chariot.” What a great name for your new addition.
30. Curtis – Has French and British origins and means “polite,” “courteous,” or “well-mannered.”
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31. Dallas – We’re all familiar with the city in Texas, but Dallas would also make a super cute name for a little boy. It’s Scottish and means “From the meadows.”
32. Dawson – Is of Welsh origin and means “son of David.”
33. Denver – Another city-inspired pick. The name Denver is Old English and French for “green valley.”
34. Dixon – Has Scottish and English origins and means “son of Dick.” A perfect pick if you’re looking to pay tribute to a relative named Dick or Richard. Also a fun option if you live south of the Mason-Dixon.
35. Duke – This name is Latin and means “leader.”
36. Dustin – Of German origin, meaning “brave warrior.” If you want a nickname for your baby, Dusty would be so sweet.
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37. Forrest – Has French and English origins. It means “of the woods or forest.” If you’re a fan of movies that are set in the south, or just Forrest Gump, then this name would be a good choice.
38. Ford – Short and sweet, this name is English and means “river crossing.”
39. Frank – Is of German origins and means “free” or “courageous.” Often times it is used as a shortened form of Francis or Franklin.
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40. Gabe – Hebrew meaning “God is my strength.” It is typically short for Gabriel.
41. Gage – Has French origins and means “oath; pledge.”
42. Garrett – This name is Irish and means “spear strength.” A strong choice for your Southern boy.
43. Garth – Are you a huge Garth Brooks fan? This just might be the perfect pick if country music is your jam. Garth is of British origins and means “keeper of the garden.”
44. Graham – A unique name with that Southern feel. Graham has English and French origins and means “gravelly homestead” or “gray home.”
45. Grant – Is English and French meaning “tall” or “big.”
46. Gunnar – This one could be controversial. The name Gunnar is Nordic and is defined as “fighter,” “attacker,” “soldier.”
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47. Hank – Has German origins and means “ruler of home.” There’s also the famous actor Hank Williams who was born in Alabama.
48. Harlan – A British name that means “dweller by the boundary wood.”
49. Harrison – A unique pick with some Southern charm. This name has British roots and means “son of Harry.”
50. Holt – Has Old English and German origins and means “woods” or “a grove of trees.”
51. Hunter – Do you come from a long line of hunters? This name is of British origin and means “pursuer” or “one who hunts.”
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52. Jack – English and means “God is gracious.”
53. Jackson – A popular pick with Old English roots. Its meaning is “son of Jack.” If you’re from Mississippi or the state means a lot to you, then this would be a perfect name.
54. Jake – Of Hebrew origin and means “supplanter.”
55. Jesse – Another Hebrew name. It means “God exists.” Jesse James was a famous outlaw from Missouri.
56. Joel – Comes from the Hebrew language and means “The Lord is God.”
57. Jonathan – This name has plenty of nicknames; Jon, Jonny, and even Nathan. It is Hebrew, meaning “God has given.”
58. Josiah – Has Hebrew origins and means “God has healed.” Could be a good option if you’ve struggled with infertility or miscarriages.
59. Judd – This name is Hebrew and means “To flow down.”
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60. Knox – Such a cute name for your little guy. Originating from a Scottish surname, Knox means “a round-topped hill.” You might also think of Knoxville, the major city in Tennessee.
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61. Lee – Is of English origins, meaning “meadow” or “clearing.” If you are a history buff from the south, then maybe you would like to name your baby after General E. Lee.
62. Liam – This name has Irish and Hebrew roots and means “helmet” or “protector.” A very strong choice.
63. Luke – Can be traced back to Greek origins. It means “bringer of light.” Or maybe you’re just a huge fan of Luke Bryan.
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64. Marshall – French and means “master of horses.” It would be a cute ode to the south, whether you come from a long line of cowboys or you’re just a fan of the Kentucky derby.
65. Mason – Again, if all the states beneath the Mason-Dixon hold a special place in your heart, this could be a great name to choose. It is of English origin and means “stone or brick worker.”
66. Matthew – Is of Hebrew origin and means “gift of God.” Matthew McConaughey is a successful actor who was born in Texas and still lives there today.
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67. Nash – Those Tennessee fans might like this one. It is English in origin and means “by the ash tree.” Also a good pick for nature lovers, especially if you have an ash tree on your property.
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68. Owen – A strong southern name with Welsh and Irish roots. It means “noble,” “well-born,” or “young warrior.”
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69. Parker – Of Old English origin and means “park keeper.”
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70. Ranger – A bold name with some southern flair. It has French roots and means “forest guardian.”
71. Reed – Is of British origin and means “red hair.” The Scottish spelling is Reid.
72. Rhett – This name is Latin and means “to speak” or “advisor.” It was brought to the south as a surname in 1964.
73. Robert – Bob is a great nickname for this one. It has roots in many Germanic countries and means “bright fame” or “shining glory.”
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74. Samuel – Samuel Clemens, also known as his pen name Mark Twain, was from Missouri. Samuel is a Hebrew name and means “God has heard.”
75. Sawyer – This one gives all the southern feels. The name Sawyer has English roots and means “woodcutter.” The fictional character Tom Sawyer lived in the south, in Missouri.
76. Spencer – British and means “steward” or “administrator.”
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77. Tanner – An English name, whose meaning refers to the occupation of being a leather maker.
78. Terence – Terry is a good nickname for this one. With Latin origins, Terence means “gracious,” “good,” or “tender.”
79. Thomas – Is Hebrew and means “twin.” A great choice if you’re expecting multiples!
80. Toby – Has Greek origins and means “God is good.” There’s also the famous country singer Toby Keith, who’s from Oklahoma.
81. Travis – This name is French and means “to cross.”
82. Troy – Of Irish origins meaning “foot soldier.” Troy is a city in southern Alabama (as well as Missouri and Mississippi) and would make a sweet name for a little boy.
83. Tyrell – For a nickname, you could use Ty. This is a Scandinavian name that means “stubborn.”
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84. Wade – Quite a unique pick for a Southern boy. This name was originally an Anglo-Saxon surname. It means “to go” or “cross a river.”
85. Walker – Comes from a Germanic surname. It means “to walk or tread” or “fuller of cloth.” If you like country music, Walker Hayes is a good namesake. The show Walker Texas Ranger was also set in southern Texas.
86. Waylon – Of Old English and Norse origins. It means “land beside the road” or “courageous fighter.” Waylon Jennings was a very famous country singer from Texas.
87. Wesley – This name has English origins and means “western meadow.”
88. Wilder – A wonderful choice for your wild child. It Comes from a surname of English and German origins and means “wild,” “free,” “untamed.”
89. William – There are some cool nicknames for this option, including Will or Willy. It is of English origin and means “strong-willed warrior” or “resolute protector.”
90. Wyatt – Of Old English origins, meaning “brave at war” and “in battle.” It’s a southern cowboy name, if there ever was one.
What About You?
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